Sandhurst 16 External Team Recon Instruction
ANNEX B
SANDHURST 16 - EXTERNAL TEAM RECONNAISSANCE 4 – 5 FEB 2016
1.
Situation. In 1967, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) presented USMA with a British Officer’s sword.
The intent was for the sword to be the prize for a competition, the aim of which was to promote military excellence among
the Corps of Cadets. The original mission statement read as follows - “To provide the Corps of Cadets with a challenging
and rewarding regimental skills competition, which will enhance professional development and military excellence in
selected Soldier skills.” The competition has evolved to incorporate teams from sister academies, ROTC, OCS and
foreign academies. USMA facilitates a reconnaissance prior to the competition for all competing teams with the primary
focus being those who do not have access to United States Military Academy (USMA) training area in their preparation for
the competition.
2.
Mission. From 4 – 6 Feb 15 DMI will host the External Team Reconnaissance at the USMA to:
a.
Afford the external teams the opportunity to review and learn the skills that are US Army specific.
b.
Submit demands for US Army specific equipment.
c.
Introduce them to the Tac Officer LNOs who will be responsible for hosting them during the competition.
d.
Familiarize the team managers with West Point.
In order to allow for SANDHURST 16 to be run fairly and concurrent preparation to be undertaken by external
teams.
3.
Execution.
a.
Intent
(1) Purpose. To ensure all external teams are familiar with Sandhurst 2016 and the Academy, and that the
subsequent competition is conducted fairly.
(2)
Key Tasks:
(a) Afford the external team managers the opportunity to review and learn the skills that are US Army
and USMA specific.
(b)
Team managers submit demands for US Army specific equipment.
(c)
Introduce team managers to the Tac Officer LNOs who will be responsible for hosting them
during the competition.
(d)
Familiarize the team managers with West Point.
(3) Endstate. All external teams understand the requirements for participation in Sandhurst 2016, have
linked up with their Battalion Tactical Department hosts, have identified and requested resources from USMA,
have received train the trainer training on specific skills required and understand the terrain (both physical and
personnel) to be utilized during external teams’ deployment to USMA.
b.
Main Events List. See enclosure 1.
c.
Composition.
(1)
Instructors. Resourced from within USMA.
(2) Participants. Each external team is invited to send 1 x Officer (Captain – Lieutenant Colonel) and 1 x
NCO to the period. External teams are to confirm their attendance to the Officer in Command by NLT 27
JAN 2016.
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(3) TAC Officer LNOs. The Battalion Tactical Officer (BTO) is requested to release Tac Officers assigned
to external teams as per USCC SANDHURST 16 OPORD in order to conduct:
4.
(a)
Meeting and lunch at West Point Club (1200-1315 4 FEB 16).
(b)
Question session (1100-1200 5 FEB 16).
Service Support
a.
Arrival/ Departure.
(1) External teams should aim to be seated in the Memorial Room, Cullum Hall in the USMA by
040900LFEB16. Access to West Point and parking can take up to 45 mins from arrival at the gate to the base.
Access can be achieved with a passport, photo driver’s license or military ID.
(2) International Teams should have international driver’s licenses in order to bring vehicles onto the
USMA.
(3)
Teams will be released from WestPoint NLT 051230FEB16.
b.
Accommodation. It is the external teams own responsibility to arrange for accommodation for the duration
of the period. External teams will be liable for the cost of their own accommodation. Suggestions as below:
(1) 5 Star Inn – Military Lodging WestPoint (recommended, closest and cheapest).
http://www.westpointmwr.com/ACTIVITY/5STAR/INDEX.HTM
(2)
Holiday Inn Express WestPoint. http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/GTRWP?&dp=true
(3)
Thayer Hotel. http://thethayerhotel.com/
c.
Feeding. Most hotels in the area serve breakfast as part of the room rate. Lunch will be either in the West
Point Club or in Grant Hall at the discretion of participants. Evening meal will be at the discretion of the teams.
Teams should be prepared to pay for the cost of their meals during the recon.
d.
Dress / uniform. The dress throughout will be individual version of combat uniform. The weather at West
Point over this time will be inclement and cold (possibly snow) therefore pack accordingly. Casual clothing will be
worn for the meal at the South Gate Tavern and for transits.
5.
Command and Siganl
a.
The POC for the External Team Reconnaissance is MAJ James Boggs, SANDHURST OIC:
(1)
Telephone: (+1) 845 938 3989
(2)
Email: James.Boggs@usma.edu
Enclosures
1.
2.
Main Events List
External Team Recon map
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Enclosure 1 to Annex B – External Team Reconnaissance Main Events List
Ser
(a)
Time
(b)
1
NLT 27 JAN
16
Event
(c)
External Teams confirmation of
attendance to Recon, and travel
arrangements
Location
(d)
Responsibility
(e)
Team OIC/ Sandhurst
OIC
NA
Remarks
(f)
Email attendance to james.boggs@usma.edu
THUR 4 FEB 16
Arrive at Memorial Room, Cullum Hall,
USMA.
Own
transport
Team OICs
Roll Call and Introductions
DMI6 Welcome Brief / Introduction to
competition
Cullum Hall
MAJ Boggs
Cullum Hall
MAJ Boggs
2
0830-0900
3
0900-0915
4
0915-0930
5
0930-0945
Recon Overview
Cullum Hall
MAJ Boggs
6
0945-1045
Competition Overview
Cullum Hall
MAJ Boggs
7
8
1045-1100
1100-1130
Coffee Break
Introduction of BTD LNOs
Cullum Hall
Cullum Hall
MAJ Boogs
MAJ Boogs
9
1130-1300
Lunch
W-P Club
MAJ Boggs
10
1300-1315
Move to WH5300
11
1315-1415
Scoring Concept Brief
WH5300
MAJ Boggs
12
1415-1445
External Training Brief
WH5300
MAJ Boggs
13
1445-1515
Logistics and Transportation Brief
WH5300
USCC S4 / MAJ
Peyerl
14
1515-1545
Finance, Public Affairs Office, and
Protocol Brief
WH5300
USMA G8
Theresa Brinkerhoff
Tracey Slaughter
Senior Protocol
Specialist
15
1545-1615
Equipment Brief
WH5300
MAJ Boggs
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Team representatives to move independently
to USMA. ID (and international driving license
if foreign national) required for vehicle access
to USMA.
Cover the team packets, Main Events List and
Endstate
Cover the history and concept of the
competition focusing on major changes to
previous years.
Lunch at W-P club at own expense. LNOs to
host during lunch with DMI 3, MAJ Boggs, and
MAJ Vega.
To cover the overarching concept of scoring
for SANDHURST 16.
To cover the External Training Week format
and training opportunities.
To cover the Logistic Support to the External
Teams including WPN storage, ammunition
delivery and recovery, accommodation and
transport for teams and accompanying staff.
To cover the costs covered by the USMA and
those borne by the External Teams, the
procedures for USMA and non-USMA media,
and the procedure and support available to
Distinguished Visitors.
To cover Motorolas and R2s required for
competition. Radios required for hands-on
experience. Introduction to weapons systems
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(a)
Time
(b)
Event
(c)
Location
(d)
Responsibility
(e)
16
1615-1645
Day 2 Brief
WH5300
MAJ Boggs
17
1645-1745
Accommodation / Central Area
familiarization.
Central Area
CDT Jordan
18
1745-1800
Move to First Class Club
19
1800-2000
External Team Welcome
20
2000–2359
Administration
21
22
23
0001-0830
0830-0845
0845-0930
Administration
Assemble at SUPE’s Box
Move to Range 11
24
0930-1000
Introduction to US Army Range conduct
25
1000-1100
26
1100-1115
Tour of W-P Training Area and
Cantonment Area
Move to WH5300
27
1115-1145
Conduct at USMA
WH5300
USCC CSM
30
1145-1215
SANDHURST 16 Q&A
WH5300
DMI3, MAJ Boggs,
MAJ Vega, CDT
Jordan, all BTD LNOs.
First Class
MAJ Boggs
Club
Hotels
Team OICs
FRI 5 FEB 16
Hotels
Team OICs
Team OICS
MAJ Boggs
Range 11
MAJ Boggs
Complex
Remarks
(f)
and specialist equipment to be employed in
SANDHURST: M4, NVGs, SKEDCOs.
To cover dress, meeting points and objectives
for 6 Feb 15.
To include a view of accommodation to be
provided to USCC, dining facilities available to
competitors and facilities in CDT area.
No formal hosting requirements. BTD LNOs
and Sandhurst 16 Staff are invited to attend.
Self sourced accommodation.
To include breakfast.
MAJ Boggs
MAJ Boggs
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Brief to External Teams regarding the conduct
expected from and the rules imposed on
CDTs resident at the USMA.
Logistic support requests submitted to LNOs
and External Team questions directed to DMI
Staff.
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Enclosure 2 to Annex B – External Team Reconnaissance Map
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